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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Bromeliaceae (Bromeliads) |
| Origin: South America |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Orange |
| Bloomtime: Summer/Fall |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 3-4 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Dyckia 'Jim's Red' - Rosette forming terrestrial bromeliad to 18" wide with spine-margined red strap-shaped leaves (to over 1" wide at base) and tall wands of orange flowers in late summer - this plant blooms later than many other Dyckia that bloom in late spring to early summer. Over time it forms a dense clump up to 2 feet tall. Plant in full sun for best foliage color. Water infrequently. Has sustained temperatures down to 18° F without damage. This plant is probably a named cultivar along the lines of 'Cherry Cola' or 'Port Wine' but until we get it properly identified we are calling it 'Jim's Red' so named for Jim Prine, a Santa Barbara succulent collector from whose garden we dug this beauty.
This information about Dyckia 'Jim's Red' displayed on this web page is based on research we have conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations we have made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how our crops have performed in containers in the nursery field. Where appropriate, we will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant.
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